We went to Manly Fish-market for lunch and it was really nice. Not as touristy as the Sydney fish-market, but very pleasant. Adjacent to the real market place, but getting all their fish from there. I had Silver Dory (cousin to the John Dory, but a slightly different shape) with Garlic giant prawns and Martin had Ocean Trout with Lobster tails. We had a great meal, service was up to scratch and at least one of us had a nice view.
After lunch we walked to Shelley beach, which is the south-eastern tip of Manly. I do understand the name as it is not fine sand, but finely crushed shells. The posh restaurant "Le Kiosk" did not have a genuinely tempting menu, but there was at least another nice place out there.
We went swimming, but had not brought snorkeling gear. Shelly beach has nice fiskies, but no waves, so when you can't play you get a bit bored. However there was this nice old lady (80+ is my guess) who was submerged into the water wearing a very large hat and large (sun)glasses. She was just sitting there admiring the view and the cool (surfer dudes), I assume.
Martin went for a longer swim and then made me stop at every potential swimming place along the way back.
During the evening I have tried to take pictures of the parrots, but they are so quick I just can't do it with my camera.
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I would have guessed so! I abruptly decided late noon to head to Manly for a swim yesterday, thought of sending you sms but it would be too late :D. I bought my snorkle set, let me know when you guys are up to some company.
Please call/text next time ;-). Thinking of Sunday and asking Helen & Derek and possibly Nishant and his wife for lunch as well. Out driving Little Car on Saturday!
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